Greek History in Houston Celebrated in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - July 29, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Greeks in Houston from local authors Irene Cassis and Dr. Constantina Michalos. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of Greek history in Houston.

This history of the Greeks in Houston is really the story of individuals who worked diligently to forge new lives for themselves even as they maintained their Greek identity and their Orthodox faith. The efforts of many of the founders are immortalized in the buildings that constitute the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral complex. Their names remind us of their hard work and commitment to establishing their koinonia (communion) in Houston.

There are many other names that have gone unremarked over the decades but to whom we owe just as much for their tenacity and dedication. And there are the new generations who inherited this legacy and keep it vibrant through the stewardship of their faith and culture. Images of America: Greeks in Houston honors these pioneering individuals and allows readers to better understand Greek history in Houston by showcasing images from the past.

Topics discussed in Greeks in Houston include:
•   Coming to America
•   A New Home in Houston
•   The Church is Planted
•   The Church Blossoms
•   The Great Wars
•   Greek American Identity
•   A Greek Presence in Houston
•   The Church Flourishes
•   A Radical Decade
•   The Journey Continues

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com/.